League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Diego County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Wayne Iverson Answers Questions Candidate for United States Representative; District 52

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Questions & Answers

1. In this time of high unemployment, what are the most important steps that should be taken to improve our nation’s economy?

We need to restore confidence in America. We can do this in Congress by reducing the Deficit by eliminating wasteful spending. This is done by passing a balanced budget. Additionally, Businesses need to be unburdened by excessive Federal Regulations. And finally, we need to have US Tax Rates reduced so businesses can bring manufacturing and other businesses back to America and compete in a Global Marketplace.

2. How should the federal budget deficit be addressed, now and into the future? How should budget priorities for defense and domestic programs be adjusted?

Going forward, Congress should insist on a Balanced Budget. This can be accomplished by eliminating wasteful spending such as those items swept in by Earmarks. Also, Congress should revisit the failed Stimulus Bill passed in 2009 and terminate programs and funding that did not work as planned. Budget priorities for Defense and Domestic programs should be approached in a non-partisan manner and prioritized starting with those aspects most critical to this country.

3. What are your priorities with respect to our nation’s energy policy? Should there be an emphasis on clean energy and reducing carbon emissions, and/or on reducing our dependence on foreign sources?

Our priorities for Energy should be increased Domestic Oil Product and favorable Federal Legislation for Alternative Forms of Energy. EPA regulations should be revisited with an emphasis on seeing which regulations are really necessary. Congress should pass the Keystone Project and override the President's opposition to this much needed source of new crude oil. The US should not fund Alternative Energy Businesses but rather decrease Federal Regulations that block their successful advancement & allow these entities Tax Deductions.

4. What, if any, changes should be made to federal health care policies or programs?

The Affordable Care Act is currently on trial in the US Supreme Court. This legislation is Unconstitutional and should be repealed in its entirety. New wholesome legislation should be brought in which puts patients and their families in control of their healthcare decisions and removes the Government. Medicare should be preserved and a second option for Medicare offered for those over 10 years away from needing Medicare. Medicaid should be passed to the States as Block Grants for the States to allocate as the best determine.

5. What, if any, changes should be made to federal rules on campaign financing?

The Rules related to Campaign Financing are a perennial problem and controversial. The FEC does a good job reviewing and tracking funds in this area. Going forward, we should see how some of the newer Rules are acted upon by various Campaign Committees and in a non-partisan manner revamp those Rules that do serve the American public.

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